Expect ripe blackcurrant, dark cherry, vanilla, mocha, and dark chocolate with full body and ripe tannins. The 2019, 2021, and 2022 vintages in Paso Robles all produced strong wines, with 2019 generally considered the most balanced of the three.
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux blend
- Region
- USA / California / Paso Robles
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, ripe, oak-aged, structured
The producer
Daou Reserve is the mid-tier Cabernet between the standard Daou bottling and the flagship Patrimony, sourced from select estate blocks in the Adelaida District.
What critics say
Daou Reserve has consistently received scores in the mid-90s from major critics, often cited as a strong value within Daou's portfolio.
Pairing
Grilled ribeye, lamb chops, beef short rib